Rosary

Rosary mysteries by day

Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, is a Friday: pray the Sorrowful Mysteries.

DayMysteries
SundayGlorious
MondayJoyful
TuesdaySorrowful
WednesdayGlorious
ThursdayLuminous
FridaySorrowful
SaturdayJoyful

Seasonal custom: during Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Sundays, and during Lent, the Sorrowful Mysteries. per USCCB

The Joyful Mysteries

Prayed on Mondays and Saturdays.

  1. The Annunciation
  2. The Visitation
  3. The Nativity
  4. The Presentation in the Temple
  5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Luminous Mysteries

Prayed on Thursdays.

  1. The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
  2. The Wedding at Cana
  3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
  4. The Transfiguration
  5. The Institution of the Eucharist

The Sorrowful Mysteries

Prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays.

  1. The Agony in the Garden
  2. The Scourging at the Pillar
  3. The Crowning with Thorns
  4. The Carrying of the Cross
  5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord

The Glorious Mysteries

Prayed on Sundays and Wednesdays.

  1. The Resurrection
  2. The Ascension
  3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
  4. The Assumption of Mary
  5. The Coronation of Mary

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